Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) India must exercise its economic and political strength to pursue a strategy of soft deterrence, blending preventive and re-engagement diplomacy, allowing it to negotiate with Bangladesh from a position of strength on both fronts. From safeguarding its interests to advancing them, the responsibility should rest on Dhaka, a report said on Tuesday. “The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power after decades, with strong electoral influence and numbers in the …
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Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The recent suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad which claimed lives of 36 people and injured several others showcased the persistent targetting of Shiite community of Pakistan by extremist groups and the continued fragility of their security, a report has stated. The blast took place at Khadija al-Kubra Mosque in Tarlai area of Islamabad on February 6 during the Friday prayers. An affiliate of ISIS terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Pak…
Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Online radicalisation by the ISIS and its affiliates is a growing threat in Southeast Asia — especially Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, a report has highlighted. It mentioned that strong internet penetration and use of social media is increasing the risk, allowing radical ideologies to spread quickly and the growing digital threat posing new security challenges for the Southeast Asian countries. “Building on this, the ‘Southeast Asia angle’ in the Bondi Beach s…
Quetta, Feb 6 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, on Friday cautioned the Norwegian Government against hosting Pakistan’s former caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar and Balochistan’s “puppet” Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti during their scheduled visit from February 15-17, accusing them of human rights violations.The human rights activist alleged that Pakistani leaders set to visit Norway under the pretext of a “briefing” on Balochistan are linked to Pakist…
Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Donald Trump told lawmakers and religious leaders that faith is central to America’s strength, declaring that “prayer is America’s superpower” as he addressed the National Prayer Breakfast.Trump said religion is returning to public life after years of decline. He credited his administration with defending religious liberty and restoring faith to the national conversation.“This is a beautiful American tradition,” he said. “It’s a true honor to be here.”T…
Islamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Terrorist groups continue to operate in Pakistan through multiple proxy networks and remain engaged in financing and promoting terrorism, though they have modified their funding mechanisms to evade international scrutiny, according to a report.The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) placed Pakistan on its “grey list” three times between 2008 and 2022 over inadequate measures to curb terror financing.The Asia-Pacific Group (APG), a FATF-affiliated body, conducted an on…
Berlin, Jan 21 (IANS) Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), accused the Pakistani army and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of being directly or indirectly involved in orchestrating the terrorist attack on a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan.The remarks came after an explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on January 19 caused multiple casualties, including the death of one Chinese citizen.Condemning the attack, Burfat asserted…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Two flights to and from Srinagar airport were cancelled on Tuesday following the issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) at Delhi airport in connection with Republic Day preparations, officials said.The affected flights were cancelled by the respective airlines owing to airspace and operational restrictions imposed at Delhi airport.Airport authorities said these curbs are part of heightened security and logistical arrangements being put in place ahead of the January 26 ce…
Washington, Jan 18 (IANS) The United States military has carried out a third strike in Syria in response to a deadly ambush that killed three Americans last month, with US Central Command confirming the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader linked to the attack.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strike was conducted in northwest Syria on January 16 and resulted in the death of Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, whom US officials described as a senior terrorist figure with direct ties to the ISIS gunman r…
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that his administration had reshaped global dynamics through assertive diplomacy and military action, laying out an expansive account of US foreign policy and economic gains during remarks at a Florida event.Trump said US actions abroad had produced swift and decisive outcomes. “We have peace in the Middle East. Nobody thought that was going to be possible,” he said, pointing to what he described as multiple agreements reached within a ye…